In a thrilling Ekstraklasa clash on the 8th of October 2023, KS Rakow Czestochowa took home the victory against Legia Warsaw with a scoreline of 2-1. Rakow Czestochowa established their dominance early on, setting the pace by scoring the first goal just over 25 minutes into the first half.

Statistically speaking, set pieces did not have a huge impact on the game. Despite Legia Warsaw having more than double the corner kicks of Rakow Czestochowa (7 to 3), they were not able to capitalize on these opportunities. Rather, Rakow Czestochowa proved efficient with their opportunities, utilizing their 3 corner kicks effectively.

Both teams were heavily penalized in this match, leading to an aggressive tone. Legia Warsaw collected six yellow cards whereas Rakow Czestochowa received five. Alarmingly, over half of these cards were given in the second half, indicative of desperation creeping into the gameplay as both teams pushed hard for the win. While both sides were more cautious on the offsides, with only Rakow Czestochowa once moving offside, the fouls were high, particularly from Rakow Czestochowa, with 13 fouls compared to 8 from Legia Warsaw.

The high number of fouls from Rakow Czestochowa could have been a factor in them conceding the equalizer late in the first half, as they found themselves on the back foot, giving Legia Warsaw the chance to capitalize.

However, it was ultimately Rakow Czestochowa who came out stronger in the second half. Although both teams were keen on preserving their defensive lines, Rakow Czestochowa managed to find a breakthrough 12 minutes into the second half, further cementing their supremacy in the match. This shows Rakow Czestochowa's resilience and ability to bounce back, even after conceding an equalizer.

To sum up, despite a high number of fouls and yellow cards, Rakow Czestochowa was more effective, scoring twice on fewer corner kicks, and defending diligently to preserve their lead. The lack of efficiency from Legia Warsaw in the use of corner kicks and a higher number of penalties points to a missed opportunity for them. The stats show this was a hard-fought match, with Rakow Czestochowa emerging as the resolute and resourceful winners.

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